1. In a manner characteristic of or relating to monopodial growth, in which a main axis continues to grow apically while lateral branches develop from it.
Usage: botany; technical

Examples

• The spruce tree grows monopodially, with a strong central leader extending upward.
• In monopodially branching plants, the primary stem maintains dominance throughout development.
• Conifers typically develop monopodially, producing a characteristic pyramidal shape.
• The architect studied how ivy grows monopodially to design the living wall structure.